British Star Trek Online fans set Guinness World Record

If you happen to be on the Millenium Bridge in London, this past Valentine’s Day, you may have thought to yourself a Star Trek Convention was going on in town. In reality, though, these people dressed-up as their favorite Star Trek characters, were there as fans of the recently released MMORPG, Star Trek Online. But, those assembled weren’t just there to proclaim their love of the multiplayer online game. They were also present to set a new world record.

In a game sponsored event, the group of 99 costumed Star Trek people set the new Guinness Book of World Record for the most costumed Star Trek fans ever assembled in one place. Best costumed individuals even got a chance to win a few lifetime subscription to Star Trek Online and Namco Bandai was even there to hand out a few prizes.

Truth be told, however, I do not see this record lasting long. I mean, I have seen more costumed Trek fans waiting in the ticket line at a local convention than the 99 gathered in London. But hey, someone had to think of this record first, so hats off to these British Star Trek fans nonetheless.